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If you plan on using TurboTax, then your experience will be much better.

Let's face it, over the past few years, the user interface (UI) really got too convoluted. In some cases, it was tough to figure out what steps to take. Or, there were the ocassional random questions. Oh, and how about those pages where there were several buttons that went to the same place!

When doing your own taxes, such things can make a person confused -- and concerned.

Well, the folks at ’s (INTU) TurboTax have taken in the feedback from their customers and have made a complete redesign of the UI. Actually, there was a big focus on cutting down the time it takes for putting together a return.

The new TurboTax also makes better use of your prior returns. In other words, the workflow is adapted to the information, focusing on the relevant parts of your tax situation. It may be the case that a big portion of your return is already finished even before you input information.

Something else: As you see changes in your refund or tax liability amount, there will be explanations. This is really invaluable and helps to give a better sense of your tax profile.

All of this is done in a one screen, which has the feel of Facebook. Here’s what it looks like:

There are also helpful guides, such as for Obamacare, as well as a timeline for your tax history.

So all in all, TurboTax has focused on the right things – an improved UI, better use of prior returns and faster completion times.